Wednesday, November 12, 2014

We have had gorgeous fall weather here the past couple of weeks and so I went ahead with my original idea for a Girl on Fire activity for activity days. We roasted hot dogs and did tinfoil caramel apples. Over the past couple of months we had discussed what we wanted to become, being missionaries and good examples, so this time we talked about being who God created us to be and not trying to be someone else or lowering our standards to fit in.

This quote was the inspiration for our activity. I picked up 97cent candles at Walmart and tied on the tag. It coordinates with the Look For S'more printable I shared last week. I've added the PDF file for Set the World On fire HERE and a print as well.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Over the weekend I was texting my BFF and I mentioned that I wish I could go, but I had so much to do, real life stinks. And then I thought for a second and quickly texted again saying let me rephrase that. My real life is awesome, it is cleaning that I have a problem with.

My real life is cleaning, making dinner, a kid that bites, homework, laugh lines, chipped nail polish and the small victory of not eating any halloween candy...after halloween.

My real life is a husband who loves me, supports my SUP addiction and understands if we are having breakfast for dinner. Again.

My real life is not glamorous and its not big, but it is amazing. And I couldn't be happier.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

For activity days last week the original idea was to learn how to build a fire and roast s'mores and talk about being a missionary. Because of wind we weren't able to do the outdoor fire, so we talked about being missionaries and then roasted marshmallows over the gas stove. I made a "Look for S'more" handout that to help remind them to try a little harder to share their testimonies and be good examples. I've included the handout download for you.

The recipe for these s'mores is easy and actually the only kind of s'mores that Darin likes.

S'mores Bars

3/4 c karo syrup

3 Tbsp butter

1 pkg chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla

1 large box Golden Grahams

3 cups marshmallows

In a medium saucepan heat butter, karo syrup and chocolate chips over low heat until melted. Add vanilla and stir. Pour over cereal and stir to coat. Add in marshmallows and stir to combine. Let cool on wax paper. Enjoy.